Bozeman
Jul 17
2021
Winona
Aug 14
2021
Chicago
Sep 18
2021
Chicago After Party
Sep 18
2021
Disco
111 W Hubbard St
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
6:00 PM - Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
7:30 PM - Dinner
9:00 PM - Drinks, dessert, dancing, etc!
While most of our guests are local, if you do happen to be coming to town, below are a few hotels worth looking into - but feel free to stay wherever best fits your needs!
Semi-Formal / Dressy Casual
**Update** While we hope you are in the mood to dress up a little, we understand that it’s been in the 90s the past several days which is expected to continue through the weekend - please prioritize your comfort over the specifics of a dress code.
We don't want anyone stressing about what to wear, but because there are about 100 ways to describe it available online, we wanted to give our guests a sense of what we're thinking for dress code so, without further ado, here's what we have in mind when we say semi-formal / dressy casual (courtesy of the internet):
For a dressy casual wedding, men should wear a sport coat or blazer with khakis or slacks; no tie required. It is still expected that men wear dress shoes or loafers. Women can wear separates or dresses at any hem length and in more casual materials like cotton or linen. For shoes, women should wear heels, wedges, or dressy flats.
Part of dressing for a semiformal or dressy casual wedding is taking the time of the wedding into account. Wear darker, more formal colors for an evening wedding; opt for light colors and fabrics for a daytime event. Try a below-the-knee dress or a dressy skirt and top. An elegant pantsuit is also appropriate. Pair with heels, nice wedges, or formal flats. If the ceremony is being held outdoors and you'll be walking across a lawn, avoid traditional heels that will likely get stuck in the grass. Men should wear a dress shirt and slacks, dark or light depending on the time of day, with the option to wear a tie. Semiformal gives you flexibility on comfort, but be sure not to dress too casual.
Between limited parking & open bar considerations, we want to help get you to to and from the party - order a Lyft using the code BARBER21 and you'll get $10 off your ride :)
If you are traveling to Winona, there are a number of hotels in town and we also recommend checking Airbnb! Here are a few hotels we'd suggest, but feel free to stay wherever works best for you and yours!
AmericInn by Wyndham
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
The Plaza Hotel
Garden Party
Ok, hear us out - we don't want you to stress about the dress code. We've done the googling for you and figured we'd share what we actually have in mind when we say "garden party," so here's an excerpt from mywedding.com, which seems reputable enough:
With summer suits for men, and summery sundresses for women, this is about as casual as you can get and still feel dressed up for an affair. Khaki pants and fun prints are welcome, with a definite emphasis on lighter, nice-but-not-too-nice attire for what is a more casual, but still very special, event. Sometimes you may see this referred to as ‘beach formal’ for an oceanside event.
If you are coming from out of town (or just haven't been out of the house in over a year!), take a look at this map of our favorite Winona food, drink, lodging and sight-seeing.
We've got a 10-room block set aside at The Hoxton - just enter code HITCHED921 in the "Got a Code" box for 10% off when reserving!
If The Hoxton isn't fitting your fantasy, hotels and Airbnb's in the West Loop, Wicker Park and River North neighborhoods are all a good choice! Here are some suggestions:
Cocktail Chic
It has been very eye opening to research wedding dress codes and read how differently they are interpreted across the web. Our hope is that you believe us when we say we don't want you to overthink the dress code request and so, below is the version of "cocktail attire" that we're envisioning for the day:
A small step above semiformal though not as formal as black-tie optional or formal, cocktail attire is a popular dress code choice. It's a balance between elegant and comfortable, and typically is more formal than a day wedding but more casual than a night celebration. Instead of a floor-length dress, women should opt for a tea-length, knee-length, or midi dress. Men should wear a suit (tie optional), regardless of the wedding's setting. With cocktail attire, you're expected to look smart, but not overly formal.
